Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that former captain Steven Gerrard is “always welcome” at the club, after the midfielder suggested he might leave American side LA Galaxy at the end of the season. (Observer)
Jack Wilshere’s Arsenal career is over after the 24-year-old midfielder was sent on loan to Bournemouth, according to former England midfielder Jamie Redknapp. (Sky Sports)
Former Roma and Lille manager Rudi Garcia claims he was approached to take over from Slaven Bilic as West Ham boss, before taking a job at Marseille this week. (L’Equipe – in French)
West Brom are confident that controversial striker Saido Berahino, 23, will sign a new £50,000-a-week contract. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester City and Manchester United could battle for the signature of Monaco and Brazil right-back Fabinho, 22. (Sun on Sunday)
Juventus want to sign Brazil centre-back Thiago Silva, 32, from Paris St-Germain on a free transfer.(Rai, via Goal)
Tottenham’s Netherlands international forward Vincent Janssen, 22, consulted former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy before making his £17m switch from AZ Alkmaar in the summer.(Helden – in Dutch)
Manchester United have signed 16-year-old Dutch winger Millen Baars from Ajax.(Mail on Sunday)
And United could recall 21-year-old left-back Cameron Borthwick-Jackson from his loan spell at Wolves, with the defender struggling for playing opportunities with the Championship side. (Mail on Sunday)
Chelsea are set to offer youth product Nathaniel Chalobah, 21, a new contract to stay at Stamford Bridge. (Sunday Mirror)
Former Brazil forward and two-time world player of the year Ronaldinho, 36, is considering three offers to continue his career.(O Jogo – in Portuguese)
It was a special day for 27-year-old DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie, who scored his first goal for new club Everton.
Ex-Barcelona striker Thierry Henry was among the well-wishers for former team-mate Andres Iniesta, who suffered a nasty knee injury in his team’s 3-2 victory at Valencia. (Twitter)
Former England striker Peter Crouch saw the funny side of his lack of playing time for Stoke while speaking to a fan on Twitter.
Manchester United’s home-grown stars Marcus Rashford, 18, and Jesse Lingard, 23, prepared for Sunday’s match against Chelsea by choreographing a new handshake routine. (Sun)